# NIH Reporter #1F32AI200170-01

Leveraging iPSC-derived Neutrophils to Identify Novel Approaches to Combat Invasive Mold Infections

**Recipient:** University of Wisconsin-Madison

**Award Amount:** $78,243.00
**Ceiling:** $78,243.00

**Awarded:** June 15, 2026

**Identifier:** 1F32AI200170-01

A research training project evaluating engineered iPSC-derived neutrophils as a potential treatment for invasive mold infections.

### Description

The project investigates induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neutrophils as a potential therapeutic approach for invasive mold infections, including their activity against human-pathogenic molds, synergy with approved antifungal drugs, and the role of MYDGF in antifungal responses.

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